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My three month old only weighs 8 lbs,

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I breasfeed my son, no supplements of any kind, he is exactly three months old and only weighs 8 lbs. He weighed 5 lbs 8oz at birth and went down to 5 lbs 3 ozs when we left the hospital. Should I be concerned ? I would really like to avoid giving him formula, I feel breastfeeding is the very best for him.

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My friends son was born at 5 pounds 14 oz and is 4 months old as of last week and still only weighs 8pounds 3 oz... her dr. told her not to worry about her son that he's growing fine so talk to your dr. all babies are different.

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